Company: Golearnleicestershire
Location: Glenfield
Posted: May 3rd, 2026
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Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8RA (Travel may be necessary between Oakfield Secondary Provision sites)
Salary: Leadership 14-19 £71,330 - £80,655 per annum (pro‑rata for part‑time) (Pay award pending)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 13th May 2026
Interview Date(s): 22nd May 2026
Oakfield Short Stay School is Leicestershire’s provision for school aged children who have been permanently excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion from school. We have expanded the age range of Oakfield School and as a result we are recruiting staff. Our Secondary Inclusion Partnership staff who did put provisions in place for secondary aged children and young people who have been excluded from school, or who are at risk of this, have recently joined the team. Therefore, you will be part of a vital team in an exciting period of development, working with us to meet the needs of children and young people between the ages of 11 and 16 who struggle to manage in mainstream and need a different offer of education to secure their successful next steps.
Role Overview: This role is to strategically lead the education design, delivery, and improvement of education delivery and to demonstrate impact, lead the strategy to drive improvement and be accountable for demonstrating impact on pupils progress and educational outcomes for pupils who attend the Secondary Satellite provisions. As such, the role would suit a very experienced senior Leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can inspire others. Many of our young people present with challenging behaviour and we are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong empathy, can intrinsically connect with pupils with complex SEMH needs and who can lead staff in delivering an educational offer that enables them to overcome barriers to education and re‑engage in their educational community with their peers.
A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.
To apply for this post, you must:
In addition, we also expect you to shareour commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.
Victoria Edwards - Executive Headteacher